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The genus Azalea doesn't exist, yet everyday plants are sold under this moniker. Azalea is a common name that describes a specific group of Rhododenrons ... All azaleas are rhododendrons, but all rhododendrons are not azaleas. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Nature's beauty: Resident uses black walnuts to create delectable dishes Nov 12, 2007
According to the Extension Fact Sheet on the Ohio State University Web site, juglone is toxic to plants including tomato, potato, blackberry, blueberry, azalea, rhododendron, lily, lilac, peony and apple, and many more within one to two months of growth within the root zone of these trees. Not all plants are sensitive to juglone. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Holiday centerpieces Nov 10, 2007
Think azalea on steroids. This pure iridescent, hot-pink bengaline napkin plays off a cool peek of chartreuse. (AZCentral -- Home)
Replace mulch if infested, then spray azaleas later Nov 9, 2007
Q: Is it too late to spray my azaleas ... Replace the mulch if it is deep in fallen leaves from a seriously infested azalea. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Time to move that Japanese maple Nov 8, 2007
Spring-flowering shrubs, like azalea, forsythia and quince are sensitive to stress triggers in their environment. The heat and drought of September was quite stressful for your forsythia, just as winter cold would be. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obituaries: Brad Louis Richter(1955-2007) Nov 7, 2007
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain School Garden Project, 55 Azalea Lane, Gasquet, CA 95543, or the Del Norte Scholarship Foundation, 275 Elk Valley Road, Crescent City, CA 95531. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City. (Daily Triplicate)
Landscaping made easy Oct 31, 2007
In front of the aspidistra, use a medium-growing azalea such as orange macrantha. This variety of azalea has a small compact growth habit with dark green foliage ... On the edge of the bed in front of the azaleas, use a staggered double row of variegated lirope. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Johnny jump ups reseed, but aren't considered invasive Oct 19, 2007
If 4 to 6 feet high works, read the tags on azalea, sasanqua, pittosporum, nandina and loropetalum to be certain the variety you select is not going to easily reach 6 to 12 feet tall. One underused choice would be dwarf wax myrtle, aka barberry. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reeves' October planner Oct 4, 2007
It is normal for old-fashioned azaleas to produce several blooms in fall ... Don't prune azalea, forsythia, quince or rhododendron, unless you need to take out individual unattractive branches ... Like an azalea, it blooms on twigs produced in late summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Coastal classic Sep 30, 2007
Asticou Azalea Garden Route 198 207-276-3699 In the mid-1950s Savage created this Japanese-influenced garden, featuring plantings from landscape designer Beatrix Farrand's dismantled Bar Harbor estate, Reef Point. May through mid-October. (Boston Globe)
Exhibits show artsy side of festival Sep 30, 2007
"We put up an entry display this year so that when people came in, it would kind of draw their eye to it," said Millie Comeaux, president of the Azalea Garden Club. "There's so much going on in here.". (New Iberia, LA)
Obituary: Richard Henry MacQuiddy(1927-2007) Sep 21, 2007
It began with a handful of orchid growers in his home and has now grown to a large organization that meets monthly and presents an orchid show each year during the Azalea Festival. Dick has served as president of the Siskiyou Coast Orchid Club, Brookings Newcomers Welcoming Club and of the Elks Ramblin' RVers Club. (Daily Triplicate)
Runaway Goat Captured In City After Spree Sep 20, 2007
Nicknamed "Billy" by local residents, the goat, whose origin is unknown, was captured in the area of Azalea Drive. Police Chief Mike Lee said on Tuesday the goat showed some of the best resistance he's seen in his career. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Take your color chart outdoors Sep 13, 2007
Whites: Tulip, shasta daisies, snapdragons, viburnum, foxgloves, "Mrs. G.G. Gerbing" azalea, Deutzia gracilis, "Casablanca" lilies, Helleborus niger "Iceberg" roses, peegee hydrangea, clematis. MARTHA'S PICK. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2007/2008 Snoqualmie Valley School District Bus schedules - Part 2 Sep 7, 2007
S.E. 6:42 S.E. Muir St. and Azalea Way S.E. 6:43 Douglas Ave. S.E. and S.E. Knowles St. 6:45 Silent Creek Ave. S.E. and Carmichael St. S.E. 6:46 S.E. Salal St. and Carmichael St. S.E. 6:48 Sword Fern Ave. S.E. and Carmichael St. S.E. 6:49 S.E. Sorenson St. and Carmichael St. S.E. 6:51 S.E. Odell St. and Carmichael St. S.E. 6:51 S.E. McCullough St. and Strouf Ave. S.E. 6:52 6921 Elderberry Ave. S.E. 6:54 S.E. Basset St. and Douglas Ave. S.E. 6:55 S.E. Curtis Dr. and Douglas Ave. S.E. 6:56.... (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
September events offer fun, food, music, more Aug 31, 2007
The free summer concerts at the bandshell in Brookings' Azalea Park continue at 1 p.m. Sept. 9, with rock and roll of the Ferguson Brothers Band. The American Music Festival series concludes for the summer with the "high octane American music" of Houston Jones at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. (Daily Triplicate)
Cherry tree blossoms into garden of flowers and shrubs Aug 16, 2007
Plumleaf native azalea. "I love native azaleas, but I especially like this one because it gives you great red color in August.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Super secret garden: Pennsylvania's Welkinweir Aug 9, 2007
How "can they call the great spangled fritillary common? Welkinweir is known for its Azalea Lane and barn ruins, native plants and trees, tiered ponds, and hiking. The Horse-Shoe Trail runs through it. But Laubach gives equal time to the flying squirrels and chipmunks, red foxes and pileated woodpeckers, coyotes and songbirds of every kind. Frogs, bats, it's all here in a roaring daylight circus. Starry night skies to come. Awesome. Laubach grins. "I love my job. " HOW THIS GARDEN GROWS: OLD,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Throwing The Perfect Summer Soiree Aug 1, 2007
Cowie suggests using azalea plants in white clay pots for the centerpieces. They're simple and clean. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Business calendar Jul 29, 2007 Winston/Miller wedding Jul 14, 2007 The color of the wild Jul 6, 2007 State Botanical Garden of Georgia Jul 5, 2007 Impatiens are shady characters Jun 22, 2007 North Korea's Dear Film Buff Jun 15, 2007 Community rallies to help fire victim Jun 15, 2007 June tips for the garden Jun 2, 2007 Summer in the city May 31, 2007 Wild Observations: Smoked out May 25, 2007 Add some pop to shade garden with hues of orange May 25, 2007 Run, dont walk, to Orton. Now! May 22, 2007 And if antiques are your thing, don't miss Antique Row on Castle Street May 22, 2007 New winery opens in Fredericktown May 21, 2007 Can't get enough of Peachtree Battle May 19, 2007 Flowers for Mother’s Day May 13, 2007 Spirit of a Troubadour May 11, 2007 Bonsai: Little Trees and a Journey Through Time May 10, 2007 Judging by the azaleas, winter is losing its bite May 9, 2007 Gebhart: A lesson in valor May 4, 2007 Business briefs May 4, 2007 2007 Orangeburg Festival of Roses May 3, 2007 VICKERS/'Spring has sprung, the grass has riz' May 3, 2007 Norman Edwards: Thwarting lace bugs to keep azaleas healthy Apr 26, 2007 Cold snap leaves mark, but many will recover Apr 26, 2007 These gardeners just let azaleas 'go crazy' Apr 26, 2007 Spring Themed Garden Plants Apr 24, 2007 GARDENING A LIVING ART Apr 23, 2007 More of this story Apr 21, 2007 Bonsai expert turns trees into sculpture Apr 21, 2007 Letters to the Editor from April 19 Apr 20, 2007 Master Gardener: Landscaping with allergy-free plants Apr 19, 2007 Showy natives aren't fooled by Mother Nature Apr 18, 2007 Airport Check-in: Harrisburg mosaic restored Apr 16, 2007 Perennially in color Apr 15, 2007 U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for April 14 Apr 15, 2007 Belles and blooms highlight garden tour ceremony Apr 15, 2007 Meissner comes up short in repeat bid Apr 14, 2007 Spectators and participants alike cherish parade memories Apr 14, 2007 The Airlie Luncheon is all about the dress Apr 12, 2007 Snowbirds turn a lark into annual city visit Apr 10, 2007 Coming up roses . . . and jasmine . . . and buddleia Apr 9, 2007 Fairways bypassed as Ballesteros takes the wilderness route Apr 8, 2007 Professional courses, workshops scheduled Apr 8, 2007 Flower power Apr 8, 2007 Azalea parties are fashionably competitive affairs Apr 8, 2007 Florence club hosts first rhododendron show of the season Apr 5, 2007 Cold snap puts chill on Easter plans Apr 5, 2007 Cold weather could threaten flowers, crops in the Shoals Apr 5, 2007 Few have mastered the hole story of Augusta Apr 4, 2007 Be careful what you feed your pet Apr 3, 2007 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Apr 3, 2007 River Road move OK'd Apr 3, 2007 Southern Tradition Apr 1, 2007 The Augusta we don't see during the Masters Mar 31, 2007 Spring Blooming Deciduous Shrubs Mar 31, 2007 Spring Garden Tour to spotlight local landscapes Mar 31, 2007 Visiting? We know what's fun. Trust us. Mar 30, 2007 Forest Garden Club Preparing For Flower Show, Plant Sale Mar 29, 2007 Consider termites as you do spring planting Mar 27, 2007 Italy - Walking on Capri Mar 26, 2007 More than half a century later, a WWII veteran is remembered Mar 26, 2007 Saying goodbye Mar 26, 2007 Alternative heart-healthy diet calls for less fish intake Mar 26, 2007 Event's more than a garden show Mar 26, 2007
Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Details: Azalea Webb at 438-4081. - Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16. (Pensacola News Journal)
Norman Edwards: Livestock, crops suffer from drought Jul 14, 2007
A couple of these are tomato plants and azalea trimmings. Before feeding byproducts that you don t have experience feeding, check on them to make sure they will not cause problems. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
The altar was decorated with two Azalea plants in memory of grandparents and friend Matt Rogers. The pews were festooned with pink and white bows. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Or the rusty menziesia (also known as false azalea or fool's huckleberry), a flower that blooms on a bush. Some people avoid it just because it's sticky and smells like a skunk, Pratt said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rhododendron and Native Azalea Collection. Shade Garden. (Suite101.com)
By late September, the show of impatiens rivals the spring bloom of our beloved azalea. If they ever look a little too leggy for your style, don't be afraid to cut them back in mid-summer to about 6 inches. (The Clarion-Ledger)
These films, adapted from revolutionary operas credited to his father Kim Il-sung, established a cultural vocabulary similar to the opera productions that Madame Mao (Jiang Qing) unleashed on the Chinese population during the Cultural Revolution (so memorably described in Anchee Min's memoir Red Azalea). The language of these operas-turned-films, which both describe the atrocities of the Japanese colonial period, defined the parameters of acceptable cultural discourse. (Asia Times Online)
Rose Grady and her husband bought their home at 10 Azalea Court in 1970. The house caught fire May 25 and burned nearly to the ground. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Fertilize all acid-loving plants such as Azalea, Camellia and Gardenia, shrubs and vines. Also, prune Azaleas. (Ocala Star-Banner)
The White Mountain's June flower bloom can rival the beauty of the fall foliage, with alpine azalea, diapensia, and Lapland rosebay turning the eastern side of Mt. Washington into a sea of white, pink, and purple flowers. Visitors stay overnight in AMC huts, where bunks and family-style breakfast and dinner are provided. (Boston Globe)
One shrub's leaves looked similar enough to cultivated azaleas to make us believe it was a wild native azalea, also called sweet pinxter. Other trees we remarked on were sassafras and chinkapin; both of these we saw down the road in a section of San Felasco Hammock. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
The native Florida azalea is stunning in the spring ... The show in the landscape almost rivals the azalea bloom. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The azaleas, Cherokee roses, dogwoods and many other kinds of colorful plants are in bloom right now. When they "> | | | Run, dont walk, to Orton. Now! By Amy Hotz Staff Writer advertisement WANNA GO? What: Orton Plantation GardensWhen: Gardens are open daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through August. Where: 9149 Orton Rd. S.E. in Winnabow off N.C. 133, 18 miles south of Wilmington and 10 miles north of Southport.tickets: $9 adults, $8 senior citizens, $3 childrenDetails: 371-6851 or If its been a while... (The Morning Star)
"Monkee's & Blush Luxury Beauty Boutique: Local tastemaker Dee Dee Shaw started a fashion empire when she opened Monkee's in the front of Lumina Station 10 years ago. The Monkee's franchise now has a 11 stores, and it all started here in Wilmington. This is the it place to shop for Azalea Festival party dresses, designer shoes and socialite attire. Monkee's keep its promise that after shopping here, "You may need a bigger closet. "After a shopping spree at Monkee's, get beautiful next door with... (The Morning Star)
The tasting room opened May 4 just in time for the Azalea Festival. Vance, who moved to Madison County on a permanent basis in 1991 and owns manufacturing businesses in Fredericktown and St. Louis with his father, is starting pretty small and doesn t expect to mass produce his wines. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Anna House will give her 1,000th performance Sunday as Azalea Wieuca, the alcoholic grandma in "Peachtree Battle" at the Ansley Park Playhouse ... She's never missed a show playing Azalea Wieuca ... Anna House, who portrays the boozy Azalea Wieuca, will clock her 1,000th performance she's never missed a show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Top Stories Flowers for Mother s Day 05/13/2007 HAMILTON -- This year s annual Azalea Festival in the township is taking place this weekend, just in time for Mother s Day. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sayen Gardens at the corner of Mercer Street and Hughes Drive. (The Trentonian, NJ)
"I remember playing it at a house concert in Philadelphia and one person came up to me after the show and said, 'That's the best song about Richie Ashburn I've ever heard.'" Mr. Bennett will be at the Mother's Day Azalea Festival at Sayen Gardens in Hamilton Township May 13 and at the conTEMPORARY Arts Center in Princeton May 18 ... " Arlon Bennett will perform at the Mother's Day Azalea Festival at Sayen Gardens, 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton, May 13, 10 a.m. Free admission; (609) 587-7356; ; and... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
The following bonsai exhibits and demonstrations will be held at the National Arboretum, which is located at 3501 New York Avenue, NE in Washington, DC. The Potomac Bonsai Association Show: May 4 to 6; Reflections of Nature-Styles in Bonsai: May 12 to 20; Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Exhibit: May 26 to June 10. For opening times and more detailed information, call 202 245 2726 or online at www. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Two newcomers -- a miniature azalea and a decorative plant called Euonymus japonica "Rokujo" -- reflect how the climate around the 500-acre Schoharie County arboretum has grown milder since it opened in 1951 ... Now, the area has warmed enough to support plants such as the miniature azalea, which thrives in Zone 6. (Albany Times Union)
In 1931, Superintendent Joseph Jeffries began the tradition of placing an azalea bush on each grave. Beneath one of those azalea bushes lies the body of Pvt. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
To register, contact Azalea Webb at 438-4081, ext ... RSVP by Monday to Azalea Webb at 438-4081, ext. (Pensacola News Journal)
2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Seniors Activities at the Festival Azalea Garden Stage. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Early Packet Pick-up for Road Races Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
While my wife and I walked in the wood in the first week in spring, we enjoyed the wild azalea growing along the creek bank. These pink flowers which we call "wild honeysuckle" cascaded toward the water dropping a pink blossom now and then to float away down the stream. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Azaleas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs grown by Georgia homeowners ... Besides the cold temperatures, there are other conditions that can create problems with azaleas ... Probably the most common problem affecting azaleas in our area is the azalea lace bug. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Burford' holly, azalea, loropetalum: Prune out dead foliage now as needed. Hydrangeas: Branch tips on which new growth was damaged likely will not flower this spring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
These gardeners just let azaleas 'go crazy ... The home of Sue and Milt Brownstein at 407 Chestnut Ave. has been chosen for the 2007 Towson Azalea House award ... The hill on which the house sits features a display of azaleas. (Towson Times, MD)
Azalea Spring Party - Zone 5, deciduous Azalea, early season rose pink blooms. Easter Bonnet A Gold Cup Azalea with large, mid season flowers in blush pink. (Suite101.com)
GARDENING A LIVING ART Bonsai expert turns trees into sculpture After 40 years, Bill Hawley is still entranced by his Satsuki azaleas and trident maples ... I have California juniper, Japanese maple, trident maple, Sargent juniper and Satsuki azalea ... The color on the Satsuki azalea is amazing. (Orlando Sentinel)
Shrubs that flower in spring such as rhododendrons and azalea should have been pruned in the fall. If you neglected doing so, don't prune them in spring since you may sacrifice flowers. (Porterville Recorder, CA)
I have California juniper, Japanese maple, trident maple, Sargent juniper and Satsuki azalea. The color on the Satsuki azalea is amazing ... A: The Japanese maple, the trident maple and the Satsuki azalea. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
The Red Shirts in Brookings, a new group like ours, is showing their stuff in the Azalea Parade. Call us if you can help in anyway: 464-9146. (Daily Triplicate)
These include glossy abelia, azalea, bougainvillea, butterfly bush, Japanese camellia, forsythia, hydrangea, lantana, cape plumbago, western redbud tree, crape myrtle, jacaranda tree, saucer magnolia, coastal redwood, dichondra, periwinkle, peony, ranunculus, tulips and pansies, as well as many more. So if you struggle with allergies, do some research, assess your landscape and see if there are some allergy-free options that you might also enjoy. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
While plants like weigela are looking limp and defeated, Missouri azaleas all over the area were a little more wise to the tricks of Mother Nature ... The weigela on the left, an Asian import, did not fare as well as the native azalea on the right during the recent cold snap ... Azaleas are one of many beautiful plants native to Missouri. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
A flower trail featuring Japanese azalea, magnolia and white wisteria blossoms has been created along the train line. BOSTON. (USA Today -- Money)
The best time to visit is May, when the remarkable azalea woods are in bloom. A whimsical new children's garden with water- spouting mushroom statues, playhouse cottages, and a giant bird's nest, is one year-round attraction. (Boston Globe)
WASHINGTON, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: SATURDAY, APRIL 14: AZALEA FESTIVAL Profile America -- Saturday, April 14th. One of the glories of spring is the sight of azaleas in full bloom ... Nowhere is this spectacle more arresting than in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where the 41st annual Azalea Festival is under way this month. (PR Newswire)
" Pietz called down to the crowd with a faux British accent and royal wave.But an earlier greeting perhaps summed up Friday's ribbon cutting for the 54th annual Azalea Garden Tour."What I really want to say is, 'Hi, ya'll ... "The home of Cynthia and Peter Dugan at 7645 Masonboro Sound Road proved a fitting introduction for a weekend of colorful flowers, bouncing hoop skirts and old-fashioned Wilmington charm.Friday morning was clear and cool, and reminiscent of Gone with the Wind. Hoop skirts,... (The Morning Star)
n 1948, the first Azalea Festival parade drew about 75,000 spectators decked out in suits and fedoras or stylish dresses. They watched and cheered as 31 elegant floats, five bands. (Yahoo News -- Figure Skating)
"I hope marching units in parades now will have as many good memories as I have. My health prevents me from enjoying a lot of the Azalea Festival activities, but I do have many good memories. What a wonderful thing it would be to have a reunion of 1950s parade participants.- Margaret S. Rogers, WilmingtonDOGGONE GREAT TIMEWhen I discovered my new hometown had a parade every year, I couldn't wait! Off we went that fateful morning six years ago to our $10 grandstand seats. We cheered each group on... (The Morning Star)
"The luncheon, an invitation-only affair held annually during the Azalea Festival, is sort of like an un-prom where attendees agonize for weeks, possibly even months, over what on Earth they're going to wear. They scrutinize their closet, and those of their friends, before ultimately deciding that - sigh - they're just going to have to go shopping.Several of the boutiques around town keep lists to ensure that no two women will experience the fashion disaster of showing up in the same dress.There... (The Morning Star)
Migrating snowbirds Bob and Trudy Young were wrapping up their annual vacation the other day, soaking up golf course sunshine, wisteria and azalea color and Cabot Lodge Millsaps relaxation. That's right. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gardens identified allow travelers to discover the rose, azalea, peaceful parkways, prayer gardens, nature trails, ponds, niche gardens and award-winning botanical collections ... n Summerville Azalea Park ... Near Charleston, Summerville is home to Azalea Park with its reflection ponds, gazebos, azaleas and 13 permanent bronze sculptures. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It's 30 years since Seve first came to Augusta, and there can barely be an azalea or a rhododendron on the entire course which his golf balls have not visited. Ballesteros has serious claims to be the most naturally talented golfer ever to play the game, and if the entire field here were issued with nothing other than a rusty old three iron, and required to play kneeling down, Seve would be clambering into his third green jacket tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Details: Azalea Webb at 438-4081, ext. 256. (Pensacola News Journal)
"Exactly how many dollars is difficult to determine, though Spicer-Sidbury estimated that the festival's five-day run last year contributed $3.5 million to the local economy.While bars and restaurants, beverage distributors, downtown hotels and others said business goes up during the Azalea Festival, downtown retail stores don't fare as well, according to Chris Andrews, director of marketing and events for the Downtown Business Alliance."These events truly don't bring that much business to the... (The Morning Star)
But it is very competitive," said Ashley Miller, who attended the 2006 event. "People always look for what other people are wearing. And everybody starts shopping in February, when the spring stuff comes in. (The Morning Star)
The public is encouraged to submit rhododendron and azalea trusses and sprays for identification and judging. Entries should be brought to the Events Center between 7 and 9 a.m. on April 14. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Especially leading into a weekend when some Easter services are held outdoors, baseball season hits its stride and television networks give us an entire golf tournament's worth of blooming azalea camera shots. Because of yesterday's sudden temperature drop, Pittsburgh will spend spring's pre-eminent weekend still mired in winter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"If its gets down into the 20s Sunday morning, it will wipe out a lot of the fruit that's not protected. It could even nip the azalea and dogwood blossoms.". As a cold front that brought the chilly temperatures made its way through the Shoals on Tuesday night, there were scattered reports of trees toppled by strong winds, local emergency managers reported. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Then he paused, asked for a mulligan, and said, "Wait a minute, one of them is Azalea. But I'm not sure which one." ... "Of course, makes sense," he said, remembering that the entire left side of the fairway is a magnificent testament to the rich beauty of the azaleas ... "That's the only one I wouldn't have missed," said David Toms, who laughed when told that Howell couldn't nail down which hole was called Azalea. (Boston Globe)
Many other plants are toxic to both cats and dogs, including the azalea, kalanchoe, oleander, and sago palm. Tulip and narcissus bulbs can cause convulsions and cardiac problems. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Azalea 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run by the Junior League of Wilmington will be held April 15. The 5K run starts at 1 p.m.; fun run at 1:45 p.m.Early registratio "> | Published April 03. 2007 7:58AM Local Headlines AP Headlines Sports Strange News MARK YOUR CALENDAR Run for the azaleas on April 15The Azalea 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run by the Junior League of Wilmington will be held April 15. The 5K run starts at 1 p.m.; fun run at 1:45 p.m.Early registration ends Thursday, $15 for the fun run; $20... (The Morning Star)
"Better than old plan?Newland Communities said moving the road closer to the existing homes was necessary to protect unique sand ridges that would have been damaged by a 1999 development plan by the property's former owners. It also would allow for the restoration of riverfront wetlands upset by the existing River Road, company representatives said.Deputy suggested the move allowed the developer to build more riverfront homes, thus maximizing profit."This road move is about money, money, money,"... (The Morning Star)
Going strong for 60 years - NC's Azalea Festival ... One of the most recognized Azalea events is kicking off in style and song ... Springtime in Wilmington brings a dazzling display of pink, lavander and white azaleas acrosss the city and region. (Suite101.com)
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Azalea (Rhododendron spp. A familiar and beloved spring-flowering shrub, Azalea shrubs native to North America are deciduous ... There are about 15 species of deciduous azaleas ranging in size from 3-10 and many named cultivars. (Suite101.com)
Native dogwoods, azaleas, lush green lawns and masses of perky pansies surround the main house ... Tours will start in the rose garden and will include a walk through the azalea area, along the boardwalk by the water wheel, Centennial Park and the Sensory Garden. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
You'll see some of the sweetest yards on the planet, and avenues on fire with flowering dogwood and azalea. You could spend all day at this, however, and if you want to focus your botanical tour, head for the Atlanta Botanical Garden on the perimeter of Piedmont Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Forest Garden Club met March 20 at Forest City Hall winding down their 2006-2007 club year by making preparations for their flower show, "Poetry and Posies," to be presented April the 17"'. Billie O'Bannon, president, welcomed everyone and with a special welcome back for Mary Nichols and Margaret Walker.Nancy Chambers gave the Gardener's Inspiration, "Minute Meditations," based on the Bible, Galatians 6:9. The Gardener's faith when he sows in April and reaps in August is as God gives us... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Yellow leaves on Formosa azalea, gardenia, magnolia and Chinese holly are normal in early spring ... Azaleas are fun to plant during their blooming season, but be sure to untangle the root system and spread the roots widely in the hole when you plant them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Shaded by myrtle and pine trees the path is lined with thick bush filled with all kinds of trees and plants: juniper, azalea, broom, pine - all filling the air with their scent. Green-backed lizards scamper across the path, seagulls wheel around the cliffs and butterflies are everywhere. (Suite101.com)
"For the Willett family, however, the log may as well begin and end at 4:30 a.m. three days later, the moment when a bomb dropped by a German airplane killed fireman first class James Marvin Willett.If he'd lived just a few weeks longer, he could have celebrated his wedding anniversary. A few weeks also would have been long enough for Marvin, as family called him, to receive news from his wife, Dorothy Willett, that he was going to be a father."I don't think he knew because the last letter I got... (The Morning Star)
And the last time she spoke to her grandmother, Yvonne Matthews, she asked for her help in achieving that goal. " Matthews said. "She knew she had to be potty-trained to go to school, and from school she knew she could go to college. (The Morning Star)
"Tuttle said the study is the first head-to-head comparison of the more traditional American Heart Association diet and the Mediterranean diet in heart attack patients in what she called "real life" circumstances.The diets are very similar in that they restrict cholesterol and saturated fat, which comes from meat and dairy products, but the Mediterranean diet recommends up to five servings of fish a week and other foods high in omega-3 fats such as canola oil, olive oil, walnuts and avocados.... (The Morning Star)
With it can come pain. And everyday chores like gardening can become difficult. (The Morning Star)
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